Adventist University of Africa

A program of study can be selected in the following areas:

• Cyber Security
• E-Services
• Networks and Systems Administration

• A recognized degree from a Chartered University
• Be taught by well-qualified and dedicated international faculty with a wealth of experience
• Great opportunities to interact with students from different countries and enhance networking
• State of the art facilities
• Opportunity for committed and focused students to graduate on time (2 years for fulltime and 4 years for partime)

Course delivery for the program is a mixture of blended, face-to- face, and online learning. It is being currently offered at the AUA main campus, in Kenya.

1. Students that are able to take two sessions in a year complete the programme in two years.2. Part-time students who take only one session per year will complete the programme in four years.

1. Satisfy the general University admission requirements.

2. A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent from a recognized University, and a CGPA of not less than 2.5.

For direct questions about Adventist University of Africa’s MSc in Applied Computer Science programme, please contact the Programme Coordinator: Dr. Lossan BondeEmail:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church operates hundreds of health and educational institutions at all levels in Africa.  These institutions need trained and competent chaplains. Further, the Adventist Church in Africa is active in ministering to Adventist and non-Adventist students in public primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, as well as persons in military and correctional institutions. There are very few certified chaplains serving the church in Africa as Chaplaincy Directors or chaplains where certified chaplains are needed. This programme is therefore intended to respond to the need to train and equip chaplains with the relevant skills needed.

1. Obtain a knowledge of the nature and content of the Bible, a working methodology for biblical study and interpretation, and a clear formulation and personal integration of the student’s own understanding of the message of the Bible.
2. Develop competence in the pastoral function, pastoral skills, and knowledge of theology and behavioral science.
3. Develop the ability to formulate ethical concepts and to apply them in different contemporary life situations.
4. Reflect on one’s self as a person and pastor in relationship to persons in crisis.
5. Develop an understanding of the skills for intensive and extensive pastoral counseling to persons of various religious and non-religious backgrounds.
6. Develop a commitment to a lifelong, intentional process of spiritual development and professional growth.
7. Grow in the areas related to God’s personal call that requires further development

In addition to the general requirements of the University for admission into the Master of Chaplaincy applicants must: 

1. Have an undergraduate degree in Theology/Religion with a minimum of 2.5-grade point average (on a 4.0 point scale) or its equivalent.
2. Have a minimum of 4-full years of experience in pastoral ministry or related profession.
3. Direct entrants must have a minimum of 3.0-grade point average and fulfill all other admission requirements.
4. Must request their former universities and employing organizations to send recommendations directly to the AUA Office of Admissions

The Seventh-day Adventist Church membership is growing in Africa. Presently, the membership constitutes about 40% of that of the global Adventist church.  Further, it is also evident that an average pastor in Africa is responsible for about 10 churches with a growing membership. These situations call for more trained pastors and even lay leaders who have basic ministerial training.  The MDivprogrammeis intended to fill this need.

1. Gain theoretical and practical knowledge of the nature and content of the Bible, a working methodology for biblical study and interpretation, and a clear formulation and personal integration of the student’s own understanding of the message of the Bible in the given situation.
2. Acquire knowledge of the central doctrines of Christianity and of the historical models that have been used to articulate and apply them.
3. Acquire the ability to formulate theological and ethical concepts in light of the heritage of the whole church and to apply these concepts in contemporary life situations.
4. Gain an understanding of Christian ministry founded on biblical mandates, informed by the church’s heritage and relevant to its present circumstances.
5. Develop a commitment to a lifelong, intentional process of spiritual development and professional growth.
6. Experience growth in the areas related to God’s personal call that requires further development.

For admission into Master’s programme, Master of Divinity applicants must:

1. Have an undergraduate degree in Theology/Religion or in any other non-religion disciplines, with a minimum of 3.0-grade point average (on a 4.0 point scale).
2. Applicants with a CGPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent can be accepted on probational status with a requirement to raise their GPA to 3.0 after the first session. Those students who will fail to raise their CGPA to a minimum of 3.0 within the given time period will lose the opportunity of continuing in the programme.
3. Have a transcript proof of Biblical language courses equivalent to NTST 550 Beginning Biblical Greek, NTST 552 Intermediate Biblical Greek, OTST 550 Beginning Biblical Hebrew and OTST 552 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew with a minimum grade of C that were taken no longer than in the period of three previous years.
4. A proficiency exam or taking the courses NTST 550, NTST 552, NTST 550 and OTST 552 is needed for those applicants who did not take the Biblical languages or who took the language courses longer than three years ago.
5. Provide satisfactory recommendation letters from the local church board where the applicant holds the membership.
6. Submit a Statement of Purpose for taking the degree (375-400 words).

A program of study can be selected in the following areas:

• Enviromental Health
• Health Promotion
• Nutrition

• AUA is a Chartered University;
• AUA is a modern University strengthened by diversity and committed to quality and excellence;
• AUA has well-qualified and dedicated international faculty with a wealth of experience;
• AUA offers value-based education that prepares its graduates to be socially responsible and ethically upright;
• Our interactive classes help students learn from each other’s career and work experiences;

This mode is offered only on the main campus and may begin 2015.  Classes are taken in the evening and week ends for two and a half years to complete the whole program. Course delivery is a mixture of interactive face-to-face, online, and on-cite sessions.

The cohort mode is offered on three extension campuses in Helderberg College in South Africa, Valley View University in Ghana and the main campus in Kenya.  Students will stay in the extension centre for about three months each year for four years to complete the whole program.Commencement for 2014 (Cohort)

• Main Campus (Kenya): September 28 - December 6, 2014;
• Valley View University Campus: August 7 - October 18, 2014;
• Helderberg Campus: July 10 - September 19, 2014;

1. Applicants seeking admission into the MPH degree programme must have a first degree from a recognized university in the relevant field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 point scale) or its equivalent.  Those with lower GPA of 2.50 must have a work experience of not less than 4 years or must have evidence of research capability either through research publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
2. Applicants are also expected to submit recommendation letters from previous university and employer where applicable.  Applicants are to request their former universities and employing organizations to send recommendations directly to the University Admissions Office.
3. Non-English speaking students are required to demonstrate their ability to study in English by:

1. Passing a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) TOEFL, or
2. A passing score on the British Council English language test (International English Language Test), or
3. An English proficiency certification from a recognized university.
4. Applicants are to meet the following prerequisites as having been taken at undergraduate level:

1. Human anatomy and physiology OR biology (3 semester credits)
2. Human Nutrition (3 semester credits)

Application forms can be downloaded from our website (www.aua.ac.ke), completed and emailed to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For direct questions about Adventist University of Africa’s MPH program please contact the Coordinator

Dr. Daniel Ganu

MPH Program Coordinator

Phone: +254 736656843

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